August 2026
AUGUST 26, 2026
Important Dates for September
August 26 - Superintendent New Family Welcome with HSA 6:00 pm at BOE
September 2 - HBS Open House 2:00-3:00 pm
September 3 - First Day of School for Students
September 4 - Early Dismissal Day
September 7 - School Closed for Labor Day
September 8 - HBS Picture Day
September 11 - HBS School-wide Pep Rally
September 11 - HSA Bobcat Welcome Back Event at HBS
September 14-18 - HBS Book Fair
September 21 - Schools Closed for Yom Kippur
September 23 - HBS Back to School Night 6:00-8:00 pm
NEW! HBS Attendance Reporting - At HBS, we have two ways to report your student’s absence. The preferred method would be to email the HBS Office at hbsattendance@readington.k12.nj.us, and the second method would be to call our Attendance Line at 908-823-0454, prompt #1. For more information, please view our HBS webpage: Report an Absence
HBS Open House - The HBS Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you then!
HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’ Welcome Back edition of the HBS Bobcat Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/c9q4k-bobcat-bulletin
HBS Monthly Calendar - September Calendar Spirit Days
Classroom Supply Lists - Please click to view the Grade 4 and Grade 5 Classroom supply lists.
Grade 4
Grade 5
READINGTON HSA NEWS!
HSA Events - Save The Date!!!
September 3 - Homeroom Representative Meeting (virtual)
September 4-12 - Clothing & Used Item Drive
September 11 - School Year Eve’s Bash
September 14-18 - Book Fair
October 7 - HSA Business Meeting
October 23 - Pumpkin Bash
November 22 - Holiday Market & Vendor Fair
** Full Calendar Events Coming Soon**
Volunteer Opportunities - We are looking for volunteers to chair the Winter Shoppe and Staff Appreciation. If interested in helping, please contact:
brittanyc@readingtonhsa.com or
evelynr@readingtonhsa.com
Calling all Incoming 4th graders!! - Join us on August 30 at Summer Road Park to celebrate the end of summer and get to know your new classmates!! Event Flyer
Register with this link: https://fourthgrademeetup.cheddarup.com
HSA Welcome Back Party - A School Year’s Eve Bash! - Join us and bring the whole family for an evening of fun, friends, and getting ready to make some great memories together.*Tickets available at the link below*
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/hbs-school-years-eve/items
BONUS: Scholastic BOOK FAIR Opening Night! Shop the book fair during this event!
We can’t wait to see our HBS families there and celebrate the start of a brand-new school year! Event flyer
*This is not a drop-off event*
*If you are experiencing financial hardship and wish to attend an event, please contact brittanyc@readingtonhsa.com or evelynr@readingtonhsa.com
Readington HSA Parent Survey: We Want to Hear From You - The Readington HSA is always looking for ways to better support our students, families, and schools. We invite all Readington families to complete our brief Parent Survey and share which HSA events they enjoy most, what they would like to see more of, and any new events, programs, or activities they would like us to consider.
Your feedback will help us make thoughtful decisions and plan experiences that reflect the needs and interests of our school community. Complete the Readington HSA Parent Survey. Thank you for helping us make the Readington HSA even better.
Homeroom Representative Update - Thank you to everyone who signed up by the August 15 deadline to serve as a Homeroom Representative! For classes where more than two parents volunteered, a lottery has been held. Those who volunteered for a class will be notified of the results this week.
Selected Homeroom Representatives will need to attend a virtual meeting on Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. A link and additional details will be shared directly with those selected. Thank you for volunteering to support our teachers, students, and school community!
INVEST In Your Child Membership Drive Begins September 1 - Join the Readington HSA’s INVEST In Your Child membership fundraiser and make a meaningful difference for our students! Choose the membership level that works best for your family, with options starting from $25. Every contribution helps provide enriching experiences, programs, and opportunities for Readington Township students. All donation amounts are kept confidential, and every family’s support makes a difference. Click here for more information.
HSA Fall Clothing Drive - Clean out your closets while helping support our schools! The Readington HSA Fall Clothing Drive will run from Friday, September 4 at 8:00 a.m. through Saturday, September 12 at 12:00 p.m.
Donations may be dropped off at RMS, TBS, or WHS. Tarps will be placed at each location and ready for your donations.
We are accepting gently used clothing for men, women, and children, along with shoes, accessories, linens, small toys, stuffed animals, strollers, bikes, scooters, and other approved items. Please see the flyer for the complete list of accepted and prohibited donations. Please share the drive with your family and friends. Questions may be directed to mcnulty.j@gmail.com.
AUGUST 19, 2026
Important Dates for September
August 26 - Superintendent New Family Welcome with HSA 6:00 pm at BOE
September 2 - HBS Open House 2:00-3:00 pm
September 3 - First Day of School for Students
September 4 - Early Dismissal Day
September 7 - School Closed for Labor Day
September 8 - HBS Picture Day
September 11 - HBS School-wide Pep Rally
September 11 - HSA Bobcat Welcome Back Event at HBS
September 14-18 - HBS Book Fair
September 21 - Schools Closed for Yom Kippur
September 23 - HBS Back to School Night 6:00-8:00 pm
Teacher Assignment/Bus Information - Parents will be provided access to the Genesis Parent Portal today, Wednesday, August 19, at 2:00 p.m. to complete forms and view student schedules, teacher assignments, and bus information. If you have any questions, please contact the Principal, Dr. Moss.
NEW! HBS Newsletter - Please use this link to read Dr. Moss’ Welcome Back edition of the HBS Bobcast Bulletin. https://app.smore.com/n/c9q4k-bobcat-bulletin
NEW! HBS Monthly Calendar - September Calendar
HBS Open House - The HBS Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you then!
Classroom Supply Lists - Please click to view the Grade 4 and Grade 5 Classroom supply lists.
Grade 4
Grade 5
READINGTON HSA NEWS!
HSA Events - Save The Date!!!
September 3 - Homeroom Representative Meeting (virtual)
September 4-12 - Clothing & Used Item Drive
September 11 - School Year Eve’s Bash
September 14-18 - Book Fair
October 7 - HSA Business Meeting
October 23 - Pumpkin Bash
November 22 - Holiday Market & Vendor Fair
** Full Calendar Events Coming Soon**
Volunteer Opportunities - We are looking for volunteers to chair the Scholastic Book Fair, Winter Shoppe, Staff Appreciation, and Bobcat Bingo. If interested in helping, please contact:
brittanyc@readingtonhsa.com or evelynr@readingtonhsa.com
INVEST In Your Child Membership Drive Begins September 1!! - Join the Readington HSA’s INVEST In Your Child membership fundraiser and make a meaningful difference for our students! Choose the membership level that works best for your family, with options starting from $25. Every contribution helps provide enriching experiences, programs, and opportunities for Readington Township students. All donation amounts are kept confidential, and every family’s support makes a difference. See this flyer for all the details: INVEST information
Homeroom Representative Signs Ups Now Open!! - The Readington HSA (our district’s PTO) is recruiting Homeroom Representatives for grades Pre-K - 5th grade. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form (one time for each child for which you are volunteering as HR Rep) no later than August 21st.
Homeroom Representatives are the classroom parents for each class in the elementary grades. Responsibilities include coordinating parent volunteers for various class activities such as celebrations and field trips. Homeroom Representatives also assist the HSA and the teachers with communication to families about important events. Homeroom Representatives are also expected to volunteer at various HSA events throughout the school year. If you think this opportunity would be a good fit for you, please volunteer! Often two parents split up the work, and one handles communication and the other does classroom activities. A lottery will be used for those classes that have more than two parents volunteer to be Homeroom Representative.
If you were selected to be a Homeroom Representative, you will be notified at the week of August 31st. You will need to attend our Homeroom Representative meeting on Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be virtual and a link will be sent with the notification emails on August 31st. Click here to fill out the interest form!
Clothing & Used Item Drive - Ready for some fall clean up?! Save the date for the used item drive! The drive starts on September 4th and runs through September 12th. The drive accepts so much more than clothes! Information on acceptable items is coming soon!
AUGUST 12, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates
August 26 - Superintendent New Family Welcome with HSA 6:00 pm at BOE
September 2 - HBS Open House 2:00-3:00 pm
September 3 - First Day of School for Students
September 4 - Early Dismissal Day
September 7 - School Closed for Labor Day
September 8 - HBS Picture Day
September 11 - HBS School-wide Pep Rally
September 11 - HSA Bobcat Welcome Back Event at HBS
September 14-18 - HBS Book Fair
September 21 - Schools Closed for Yom Kippur
September 23 - HBS Back to School Night 6:00-8:00 pm
Teacher Assignment/Bus Information - Parents will be provided access to the Genesis Parent Portal on Wednesday, August 19, at 2:00 p.m. to complete forms and view student schedules, teacher assignments, and bus information. If you have any questions, please contact the Principal, Dr. Moss.
HBS Open House - The HBS Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you then!
Classroom Supply Lists - Please click to view the Grade 4 and Grade 5 Classroom supply lists.
Grade 4
Grade 5